Essentials

We offer an interesting range of sundries to ensure that your chosen plants get off to the best possible start in your garden. Plant them properly with the right products, and they will reward you well for years to come!

Bulrush Rhododendron compost is a peat-reduced professional product similar to the compost we grow our plants in. It is generally not available elsewhere and is much better than most ericaceous composts sold in garden centres, which is milled to pieces and has no structure. Bulrush contains a good fibrous peat mixed with 40% Forest Gold, a composted woodfibre to produce a quality 'open' compost which...

Bulrush Rhododendron compost is a peat-reduced professional product similar to the compost we grow our plants in. It is generally not available elsewhere and is much better than most ericaceous composts sold in garden centres, which is milled to pieces and has no structure. Bulrush contains a good fibrous peat mixed with 40% Forest Gold, a composted woodfibre to produce a quality 'open' compost which...

Natural rooting powder containing a natural source of seaweed to dramatically increase the propagation of both edible and ornamental plants. 75g.
Use on a variety of both indoor and outdoor cuttings, including new growth, brittle stems, woody stems, grafting, young plants, corms and bulbs. Also use for dipping plugs. For use all year round.

Maxicrop Seaweed extract is a natural product with added sequestered iron for rapid correction of yellow leaves and iron deficiency. We like this product and use it on the nursery to green up our plants. Improvement can often be seen within days during the spring. Apply as directed as a liquid foliar feed.

Our own brand of top quality Slow-Release Fertilizer formulated and made to our unique recipe, and as used on our nursery. The analysis is 11-12-8+2.8MgO, and it is rich in iron and magnesium which is perfect for all our Ericaceous plants. We have used this successfully for several seasons now, and we're getting brilliant reports from our customers too.
We use top quality professional fertilizers...

Miracle-Gro Magnesium Salts are fast acting granules that produce green, healthy leves and encourages abundant fruit and veg.
Contains 50% more magnesium than epsom salts with a longer laster action.
Works for several weeks.
Prevents and corrects browning of conifers.

18% Superphosphate to encourage healthy root growth and better plant establishment. Ideal to use in spring or at the time of planting, and to toughen up soft growth in the autumn. Read the label and apply once or twice during the growing season. Use at 50-75g per sq metre and work into the surface of the soil.
The name phosphorus comes from the ancient Greek meaning 'light carrier' and this gives...

NEW! Organic Mycorrhiza fungi to enlarge the roots of ericaceous plants such as rhododendrons, heathers and blueberries. Add to rootzone to increase root size by up to 150 times. Stronger roots makes a healthier plant.
Regular mycorrhiza which benefits so many regular plants does not work with ericaceous plants. Now this new specific mycorrhiza has been developed in Germany and really does work...

Environmentally friendly Growth Stimulant and Pesticide. We think this is a new wonder product! It was developed by a large Guernsey Tomato grower and is an organic soap based product. It has a physical mode of action and controls a wide range of pest species including Whitefly, Spider Mite and Mealybug. It also helps to control mildew and other fungal problems.SB also contains Nitrogen and Iron Chelates...

These heavy duty 'manly' gauntlet gloves are made from hard-wearing leather with a tough leather palm for added protection. The extra long, reinforced safety cuff on these gloves fully protects wrists.
Ideal for heavyweight gardening tasks.
Sizes: Medium is 7-8, Large is 9-10

A rapid cure for magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is needed to produce chlorophyll and nice green leaves. This helps to avoid yellowing between the leaf veins. Apply as directed as a base dressing or liquid feed.

Plant nutrient and soil acidifier. For strong healthy growth of flowers, fruit, vines and vegetables. Sulphur helps promote strong healthy growth and prevents yellowing of leaves.
Can also help neutralise the effects of hard water when plants are grown in tubs or planters.